Chargers roll to 2-0 after shutting down the Raiders in Las Vegas, stifling Geno Smith and forcing three interceptions while keeping the end zone empty. A Week 3 date at home versus Denver could push LA to 3-0, starting a potentially historic run in a difficult early schedule. Across the media landscape, LA climbs in power rankings as Herbert plays at an MVP level and the defense tightens, even as the run game remains a work in progress.

Week 2 injuries reshuffle NFL fantasy plans as several starter QBs face long or possible-season delays. Burrow’s toe could sideline him for months, forcing Cincinnati to roll behind Browning and elevating the Bengals’ reliance on run-heavy scripts and quick-checkdowns. Washington’s Jaylen Daniels suffered a knee tweak, with a possible quick return in Week 3 in jeopardy. Fields enters concussion protocol after a Bills game, while Jets pivot toward Tyrod Taylor for Week 3. Bills’ Allen appears challenged but is slated to start. Chargers’ defense surfaces as a key Week 6 hurdle for Miami, aided by DaShawn Hand and Teair Tart returning and Mack dealing with an elbow issue. Steelers’ Ramsey and Smith are adjusting to new environs; Freiermuth and Washington continue to form a tight end trio. Raheem Mostert is a healthy scratch again, Hunt’s torn biceps rocks the Panthers’ line, and Campbell’s two sacks highlight a sturdy Cardinals defense. Miami slips to 30 in SI power rankings, underscoring how fragile advantage can be in a season defined by injuries.

Geno Smith struggled in Week 2, finishing with an 0-11 mark on passes of 10+ yards and three interceptions as the Raiders fell to the Chargers 20-9. The offense, led by a slow-starting Chip Kelly game plan, stalled in the red zone (1-7) and left fantasy managers questioning Smith’s ceiling after a hot opener in New England. Ashton Jeanty showed flashes but couldn’t spark a consistent ground attack.

The home crowd, Brady in the box and Carroll’s birthday spectacle added narrative spice, while Khalil Mack and Maxx Crosby anchored the defense and Daniel Carlson delivered a 54-yard FG. Herbert and the Chargers closed strong, leaving Las Vegas with more questions than answers about offense and play-calling. Next up, a Bears visit that will test the Raiders’ consistency at Allegiant.

Key fantasy takeaways: bench/limit Geno until he resets, monitor Crosby’s disruptive upside, and keep an eye on the red-zone usage of Bowers and the offense as a whole. Herbert remains a strong fantasy start, with the Chargers’ defense capable of supporting streaming options in tougher matchups.